Franklin Resources (BEN) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
BEN - Franklin Resources, Inc.
$31.52
-0.16 (-0.51%)
▼
5d:
+0.45%
30d:
-3.64%
90d:
-2.99%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 06, 2026
13d
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: BEN shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite slightly low pricing.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: BEN shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite slightly low pricing.
BEN is flagged by 1 backtest-validated scanner today
SPY Bullish (stocks from this scanner have beaten SPY by a median 0.37% over the next 20 trading days; BEN has been on it 4 days). Backtested on 8 months of scanner history vs the S&P 500, as of 2026-10-22.
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Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$42.58
Based on 6.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$26.44
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 9.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: BEN is currently trading at $31.52, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $31.47 to $33.12. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 10.0) is in line with its historical norms (9.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.4% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BEN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $30.09, while resistance sits at $32.48.
Market Sentiment: BEN scores 72/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $35.46 (+12.5%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BEN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $30.09, while resistance sits at $32.48.
Market Sentiment: BEN scores 72/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $35.46 (+12.5%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$31.47 -
$33.12
Company Quality Score
70/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
89.0%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (72/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($35.46)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.4% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 72/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$31.47 -
$33.12
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$30.09
Resistance Level
$32.48
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 22, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.99
Wall Street Target
$35.46
(+12.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
14.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
106.7%
Profit Margin
8.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.4% premium
PE vs Historical
10.0 vs 9.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$31.65
(+0%)
2-Year Target
$31.77
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$31.90
(+1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→10)
PE COMPRESSION
$31.62
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 8.8%)
$80.81
(+156%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.0, Growth: 8.8%)
$40.64
(+29%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.5, Growth: 8.8%)
$34.54
(+10%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (22x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 21.55 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.47
Bull Case
$69.70
(+121%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 23.7
Base Case
$63.36
(+101%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 21.6
Bear Case
$21.54
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 18.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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